Warning: Spoilers Ahead!
The main character of this story, Pippa, is doing an investigation into a murder as a project for high school. Five years ago, Andie Bell was murdered in her Pippa’s small town (known as Fairview in the USA edition). Everyone in town knows that Sal Singh, Andie’s boyfriend, murdered her, but Pip isn’t so sure. And the deeper she digs, the more secrets she uncovers, putting herself and her family in danger, but the real killer is still out there and it’s up to Pip to find them.
My Review
I’m not the kind of person who reads a lot of mysteries, this was actually one of the first murder mysteries I read, and I have to say, I really enjoyed it. A lot of the story is narrated in the form of journal entries for Pip’s capstone project which include the transcripts of journal entries and other clues. It took me a little while to get used to this format, but my final thoughts are that it makes it seem more like a murder mystery and actually helps to make the writing less dull, as otherwise, the author would have to narrate all the interviews. It makes it feel more like you are actually solving the murder yourself.
The plot is filled with tons of twists and turns and is completely riveting. None of the twists were expected, which is important for this genre. The plot is pretty believable as well and I think it’s just a great series to binge. It’s very intricate and in the end, the killer is someone you probably would’ve never expected. The plot gets more and more engrossing as each new detail about the the case is uncovered. I think the dynamic between Ravi and Pippa also adds to the plot, I enjoyed reading all the friendly jokes and banter they exchanged.
Overall, I think this book is a really interesting and fun YA read for basically anyone. If you enjoy reading mysteries this would be a great book, and even if you’re just getting into it (like me!) this book is perfect. Definitely recommended!